Sewing machine case
E. L. Grain Sewing Machines Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Printed cardboard and metal
Measurements
261 mm (length of case); 181 mm (width of case); 215 mm (height of case)
Place of origin
High Cross Street
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659362
Summary
A toy, 'GRAIN' sewing machine case with a dog tooth black and grey pattern. The lid is hinged and has a blue metal carrying handle. Inside the case are two metal adjustable 'G' clamps. There is also a small metal key for the lock on the case, a metal needle threader, a red and white printed guarantee card, and an 8 page printed instructions booklet.
Marks and inscriptions
Booklet cover: HOW TO USE/ YOUR/ GRAIN/ SEWING MACHINE/ Made in England by/ E.L. GRAIN (SEWING MACHINES) LTD./ at their Nottingham factories.
Makers and roles
E. L. Grain Sewing Machines Ltd, maker